The Wellness Wire

Episode 13 - Get Out, Get Active with Andrea

🌼🥾 Spring into wellness this Easter break with Raul and a special guest, Andrea — a PhD student, GOGA activator, and all-around hiking enthusiast!

🌞🌿Discover how the Get Out, Get Active program helps you explore nature, meet new people, and recharge your mental health — whether you're an undergraduate, master's or PhD student, a member of staff, or part of the wider community. From scenic walks to summer-ready tips, this episode is your sign to pack a snack, grab your jacket, and hit the trails! 🎒💬

✨ Tune in now and get inspired to move, connect, and make the most of the season!

Don't forget to check and follow the Instagram accounts mentioned: @LeedsFacultyofEnvironment, @LeedsFacultyEPS and @GOGA_UOL

If you want to know more about GOGA, please visit: Get Out Get Active - Sport & Physical Activity - University of Leeds

For more Wellbeing resources at the University of Leeds please visit:

• Wellbeing and support | University of Leeds
• Counselling and wellbeing support | Students | University of Leeds
• University of Leeds

Episode 13 - Get Out, Get Active with Andrea (teaser)

Ready to shake up your routine? Andrea, a passionate Get Out, Get Active (GOGA) activator, joins us to share all about exciting hiking trips, outdoor adventures, and how you can stay active this spring and summer and help you improve your wellbeing. Don’t miss a sneak peek into what GOGA has planned for the upcoming weeks! 👟

Episode 12 - Beating the burnout with Durdona

🔥Feeling Burnt Out? We’ve Got You Covered! 🔥

In this episode of The Wellness Wire Podcast, we tackle burnout head-on with special guest Durdona, an international postgraduate researcher from Uzbekistan! 🌍📚 She shares 5 practical, battle-tested strategies to manage academic stress, including time blocking, semantic days, and leveraging university support services. 

From navigating procrastination to finding balance through exercise and cultural connections, this conversation is packed with real-life tips to help you stay energized, focused, and stress-free. Whether you're a new or returning student, these insights will revolutionize the way you manage your workload! 🎧✨

Hit play now and take charge of your well-being! 💙🔥 #BeatTheBurnout #WellnessWire

Episode 11 - Navigating University Life with a UG School Rep: Aimaan's Journey

University life can be a wild ride, and who better to share the experience than a student school rep? 🎓 In this episode, we chat with Aimaan, a second-year Chemical Engineering student and active school rep, about navigating the highs and lows of Uni life—✨ From balancing academics and societies to managing stress and finding support, we explore the realities of student life with honesty and humour. Plus, we share some top wellbeing tips, favourite Leeds spots, and insights on staying motivated. Whether you're a new student or deep into your degree, this episode is packed with relatable moments and useful advice. Tune in!"

Hit play now and take charge of your well-being! 💙🔥 #WellnessWire #StudentLifeBalance

Don’t forget to check the information below that was mentioned during the episode and follow Aimaan in the social networks below:

Instagram: amiirulaimaan
LinkedIn: Mohamad Mohd Ariff

Society:
1. Leeds Amateur Medics Music and Performance (LAMMPS) University of Leeds

2. JPA Scholars Association (JASA)

3. School Reps for School of Chemical and Process Engineering

Follow us on Instagram: @leedsfacultyeps and @leedsfacultyofenvironment for more updates and resources! And check below some useful links:

• Wellbeing and support at UoL
• Counselling and wellbeing hub

Episode 10 - Staying motivated with Natalie

Kick off 2025 with inspiration! In this episode, we dive into the art of staying motivated with an incredible host Natalie Davies-Ania, Senior Student Experience Officer for ENV and EPS🌟. From navigating New Year’s resolutions to balancing routines with flexibility, we share personal experiences, insights, and practical tips to help you stay on track.

Come with us to discover:

• How to tackle the morning blues with small wins ☀️
• The role of gratitude and mindful moments in boosting motivation ✨
• Encouraging words from students and staff to inspire your journey 💬
• Why motivation is more than just positive thinking 🚀

Join for an engaging and heartfelt conversation that’s sure to energise your goals and mindset. 

Follow us on Instagram: @leedsfacultyeps and @leedsfacultyofenvironment for more updates and resources! And check below some useful links:

• Wellbeing and support at UoL
• Counselling and wellbeing hub

#TheWellnessWire #UniversityofLeeds 🎧

Episode 10 - Staying motivated with Natalie (teaser)

Ready for a sneak peek of 2025? 🎉 In this fun teaser for The Wellness Wire, Raul and Natalie chat about staying motivated—even when life gets busy. From elf hats to singing too much (oops!), they share a preview of the upcoming episode to kick off your year with positivity and boosting your wellbeing. Don't miss it—new year, new vibes!

Follow us on Instagram: @leedsfacultyeps and @leedsfacultyofenvironment for more updates and resources! And check below some useful links:

• Wellbeing and support at UoL
• Counselling and wellbeing hub

Episode 09 - Holiday Season (Bonus)

Surprise! 🎉 We're wrapping up the year with a special bonus holiday episode! Join the 3 student wellbeing interns as they share their holiday plans, have some light-hearted laughs, and chat about their favourite ways to celebrate the season. It's a fun break from our usual episodes as we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025 with excitement. Happy holidays from all of us at The Wellness Wire! ✨

Follow us on Instagram: @leedsfacultyeps and @leedsfacultyofenvironment for more updates and resources! And check below some useful links:

• Wellbeing and support at UoL
• Counselling and wellbeing hub

Episode 08 - Navigating university as student with Charlie and Rob

University life can be a rollercoaster 🎢, from juggling deadlines to finding balance amidst the highs and lows. In this monthly episode of The Wellness Wire podcast, we’re joined by two incredible guests: Charlie Delory, a second-year PhD student in Electrical Engineering specializing in surgical and medical robotics, and Rob Willows Chamberlain, a Mental Health Advisor from the Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service.

Together, we dive into the realities of university life, tackling workload pressures, time management struggles, and everything in between. Plus, we share our top 3 tips for thriving at university and highlight essential resources to support you through your journey. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your studies, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate uni life like a pro.

Tune in now and remember, if we don't help each other, then who will?

Follow us on Instagram: @leedsfacultyeps and @leedsfacultyofenvironment for more updates and resources! And check below some useful links:

• Wellbeing and support at UoL
• Counselling and wellbeing hub